"Lifted" is a single released by British record producer Naughty Boy, featuring vocals from Scottish singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé. It was released on 18 August 2013 as the third single from Naughty Boy's debut album, Hotel Cabana (2013). The full track was uploaded to Naughty Boy's SoundCloud account on 4 July 2013. An alternate version of the song, featuring a rap from Professor Green is included on the album as well as the original song.
Music video A music video to accompany the release of "Lifted" was first released onto YouTube on 29 July 2013 at a total length of three minutes and twenty-six seconds.Naughty Boy - Lifted ft. Emeli Sandé. YouTube The video shows two guys stumble upon a seemingly deserted hotel, which plays host to a number of lone figures dancing. The video was shot in the Shawangunk Mountains in the Hudson Valley Region of New York, and features interior scenes of the historic Hudson Valley Resort & Spa. Emeli Sandé and Naughty Boy have a very brief cameo in the video, with the pair appearing in framed pictures at the mysterious hotel.Emeli Sandé, Naughty Boy premiere 'Lifted' music video - watch - Music News - Digital Spy
Critical reception Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review stating:
"Imagine if Naughty Boy and Emeli Sandé decided to form as an official, full-time duo? While neither of their names combine to form a decent portmanteau (Naughté was the best we could come up with), the result would be an endless stream of gospel-flecked dance songs much like their recent efforts 'Daddy' and 'Wonder'. On second thoughts, scratch that idea. Because while we thoroughly enjoy the blending of Shahid Khan's orchestral, D&B-light beats and her rich hymnal tones on the stadium-filling chorus, 'Lifted' proves that the formula has a very limited shelf life. And judging by her dominance on his forthcoming Hotel Cabana album, they're going to milk it for all it's worth."
Track listing Digital single "Lifted" - 3:15
Digital Remixes EP "Lifted" (Kat Krazy Remix) - 3:00 "Lifted" (Mojam Remix) - 5:57 "Lifted" (Loadstar Remix) - 4:34 "Lifted" (Raf Riley Remix) - 4:27
Charts Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Lifed" Chart (2013) Peakposition scope="row" Belgium (Ultratop Flanders Urban)16 scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" Netherlands (Mega Dance Top 30)Dance Top 30: 21/09/2013 (in Dutch). dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 14 December 2013.12 scope="row" Romania (Airplay 100) Note: User may scroll down the 'Podcasturi' menu to play or download the respective podcast.73 scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row" scope="row"
Year-end charts Chart (2013)PeakpositionNetherlands (Dutch Top 40)161
Release history Country Release date Format Label United Kingdom 19 August 2013
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